At a Glance
Median Income
$54,250
$29,331 per capita
Home Value
$165,600
Zillow: $387,445
Median Rent
$865/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.3% smoking rate
How Vaughn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vaughn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vaughn a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vaughn residents earn a median household income of $54,250 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,331. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,200 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vaughn is $165,600 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,445. Median rent is $865/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
16.3% of adults in Vaughn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vaughn has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population970
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,250
Per Capita$29,331
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$5,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,600
Rent$865
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$387,445
Housing Units442
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain14.8 in/yr
Elevation3,347 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband65.4%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Vaughn was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.